In the past 15-20 years, dentistry has experienced a transformation reshaping how dental practices operate and deliver care to their patients.
Once upon a time, medical doctors were often independently owned, running their practices with a personal touch, offering individualized care and fostering a strong sense of community. But times changed, and corporate influence swept in, altering the medical and now dental fields.
Today, it’s common to find doctors working as employees of large corporations or hospital conglomerates. The driving force behind this shift? Profit. Investors have focused on the bottom line and taken control, influencing the care doctors may provide their patients. This can lead to a prioritization of profit over patient care, potentially compromising the quality and individualization of healthcare.
And now, this same wave of change is sweeping through dentistry. Large investment groups purchase dental offices, turning once-independent practitioners into employees of large corporations. This means your doctor has no power to decide the practice’s direction and the level of personalized care they provide, a concerning shift in the healthcare landscape.
Patient care should be free of outside influences, and every patient deserves individualized care that puts them first. This is why, at Methal Dental Arts, our practice’s ownership remains firmly in the hands of us, the doctors. This stands as a testament to the value of local ownership in healthcare. We call the shots, and patient care is always our top priority. It’s a model that puts the patient first, free from the constraints of corporate interests. We have fostered a stronger sense of community, as we are directly invested in the well-being of our patients and our community.
Of course, corporations have their place in other areas of our lives. But when it comes to patient care, there’s something special about the personal touch that only local ownership can provide. It’s about more than just profits. It’s about a commitment to our patients and the community we serve. This commitment often gets diluted in corporate structures, where the focus is primarily on the bottom line.
We are proud to be a locally-owned business supporting the Park Slope community. Dr. Shane and our entire team know that when it comes to healthcare, there’s no substitute for the care and dedication that comes from those who have a personal stake in the well-being of their patients.
